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...They use as much as 80% more energy than a halogen but they also last up to 20 times longer, so you'll have to make your own choice.

When you are reading your printed material should be between 14 and 18 inches from your eyes to avoid eye strain. If you are right handed position your light so it hits the text on your left hand side, and if you are left handed position it so it hits on the right hand side. Make sure you have no neck strain from the position you are sitting, and make sure your desk lamp is not throwing shadows on your printed material.

Your desk lamp should stand somewhere between 12 inches and 20 inches tall. It needs to concentrate the lighting downward and it needs to be able to use high wattage bulbs somewhere between 75 watts and 150 watts.

There are a multitude of desk lamp styles, colors, and sizes to choose from that use either incandescent, halogen, or fluorescent bulbs. There are also many different styles of shades to choose from. If the shade is fabric the closer the shade is to the bulb the lower the bulb watt you will be able to use. You should have at least 5 inches breathing room around each bulb. Fabric shades can also reduce the amount of lighting that's emitted.

Glass shades are often the best choice. They allow the most amount of light to be diffused and there is no worries about getting too hot and causing a fire. There are some very decorative shade styles to choose from.

Touch lighting is very convenient as there's not need for finding on/off switches. Just touch and the light comes on. How convenient is that? And there's an element of grace that goes with a touch lamp.

Touch desk lamps are a great way to ensure you've got adequate task lighting and add the finishing touches to your dcor.

Now that you are ready to go and get that new table or floor lamp, you can take what you have read here today and use it while you are shopping. You will be glad that you know more about touch desk lamps, and feel more confident in your shopping as well.

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